Capacity Building Consultant
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. This consultancy supports a community-based organization in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, a climate displacement hotspot in the Philippines. The project aims to strengthen community resilience to climate impacts and enhance livelihood security through a bamboo propagation initiative, aligning with IOM's focus on displacement solutions and climate resilience.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to enhance the capacity of a community-based organization (CBO) in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, to effectively manage and sustain a climate-resilient bamboo propagation and green livelihood project. The role will provide crucial technical assistance and training in organizational management, business development, and operational efficiency. By strengthening the CBO's institutional, operational, and business management capabilities, the consultancy will enable them to manage project inputs, establish robust systems for growth, and ensure the long-term viability of their bamboo-based livelihood enterprise. This support is integral to IOM's broader strategy of advancing solutions to displacement and mitigating migration vulnerabilities in climate-affected areas, ultimately empowering the community towards greater climate resilience and improved livelihood security.
Responsibilities
The consultant will conduct a baseline assessment of the CBO's capacities, identifying gaps and areas for support. They will design and deliver tailored training and coaching sessions covering organizational management, business planning, procurement, inventory, marketing, stakeholder engagement, financial literacy, and reporting. The consultant will also review and assist in improving organizational policies, operational guidelines, and business processes. Regular monitoring, mentoring, and technical support will be provided throughout the project implementation. Periodic progress reports detailing activities, findings, challenges, and recommendations will be submitted to IOM. Deliverables include an inception report, organizational capacity report with training plans and revised policies, training materials and reports, and final monitoring reports on the CBO's progress.
Work Experience
Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity development, business development, and institutional strengthening for community-based organizations, cooperatives, or SMEs is required. Familiarity with community development, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, or nature-based solutions programming is advantageous. Experience with safeguarding, protection, inclusion, and do-no-harm principles is also beneficial.
Skills
Organizational capacity development, business development, institutional strengthening, training facilitation, stakeholder engagement, financial literacy, report writing, communication, mentoring, monitoring, knowledge of safeguarding and do-no-harm principles.